Developing a Tool to Cost Gaps in Implementation of IHR (2005) Core Capacities

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Stella Chungong, World Health Organization; Jun Xing, World Health Organization; Rajesh Sreedharan, World Health Organization; Stephane De La Rocque, World Health Organization; Rebecca Katz, George Washington University; Julie E. Fischer, George Washington University; Mahomed Patel, Australian National University; Lisa D. Ferland, Emory University; Meeyoung Park, Emory University; Ngozi Erondu, Emory University; William MacWright, Emory University; Scott McNabb, Emory University
• Language: English
• Date: 2014-04-29
• Publisher: Emory University Libraries
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: ISDS Annual Conference Proceedings 2013.
• License: Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 Unported
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.5210/ojphi.v6i1.5073
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: Online Journal of Public Health Informatics
• Volume: 6
• Issue: 1
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Public Health

Abstract

In May 2013, over 100 WHO Member States (MS) reported not having met their national International Health Regulations (2005) core capacity requirements. Many MS need support in identifying activities and associated costs to support building capacity. WHO developed a costing tool organized by the IHR (2005) Core Capacities and public health core functions. The tool will provide users with estimated annualized costs for developing and sustaining public health activities relevant to IHR (2005) implementation. Providing National Focal Points with costs estimates and generalized plans of action facilitates allocation of funds and development of IHR capacities and public health functions.